GCSE Geography

Why study Geography? Geography is important because understanding our planet, its people, and its processes, will enable us to preserve and protect it for future generations. What is more important than that?

What will you study? The Restless Earth Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11. The Restless Earth Earthquakes Tsunamis Volcanoes and Supervolcanoes

What will you study? The Living World Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11. The Living World Deciduous forests Rainforests Deserts

What will you study? The Coastal Zone Paper One worth 37.5% - Physical Geography, exam taken at the end of year 11. The Coastal Zone

What will you study? Population Change Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11. Population Change The causes and consequences

Changing Urban Environments What will you study? Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11. Changing Urban Environments Squatter Settlements Cities and their problems

What will you study? The Development Gap Paper Two worth 37.5% - Human Geography , exam taken at the end of year 11. The Development Gap LEDC’s and the issues they face

What will you study? Controlled Assessment worth 25% of your final mark. Independent research project where you will take part in a field trip, this will be completed at the end of year 10.

Why study Geography? In addition to knowing about our planet and its people, those who study geography will learn to think critically, develop research skills and communicate their views and opinions effectively. All skills which are highly valued in all careers.